This article shows you how to export a WhatsApp conversation as if it were a text file and send chat logs to a contact via another application using an Android device.
Steps
Step 1. Open WhatsApp on your device
The icon is represented by a green dialogue bubble with a white telephone handset inside. You will find it on the home screen or in the application menu.
Step 2. Click on the Chat tab at the top of the screen
This will open the list of your latest conversations.
Step 3. Select the chat you want to share
This will open the complete conversation on a new page.
Step 4. Press the ⋮ button at the top right
A drop-down menu will then open with the various options associated with the chat.
Step 5. Select More on the menu
This option is at the bottom of the drop-down menu. More options will appear.
Step 6. Select Export chat in the "More" menu
The export options will appear from the bottom of the screen.
In some cases, you will only be given the option to send the chat via email. In this case, on the menu you will see Send chat via email instead of "Export chat".
Step 7. Select the sharing method you prefer
In this section you can choose any method, such as email, social network or Wi-Fi Direct.
- You will also be given the option to archive the chat on your device.
- The chat log will be converted to a text file with the ".txt" extension.
Step 8. Select the contact you want to share the chat log with
Most applications will redirect you to a contact list to select a user and share the file. Search for the contact and tap on their name to select them as a recipient.
If you intend to share the chat via email, you will need to manually enter the contact's email address in the "To" field
Step 9. Hit the submit button
The chat log file will then be sent to the selected contact. This person will be able to open the text file and read the entire message exchange in more detail.
